Germany-adults only QUESTION [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

marcemch

07-29-2009, 04:04 PM

I can't really answer your specific question about the adults only tour, but there are no DISNEY characters on this tour. You will not see makeup or masks on anyone (which was good for my daughter, because she is scared of characters, even the Disney ones), just costumes/wigs. The "characters" that are present at various locations are not "kid-y" and are more for your education and entertainment, than an incarnation of a cartoon. I would think most of them would still be there, and that you'll enjoy them.
There are a couple that might be more geared towards children, but I always found that they were so wrapped up in the history of the place and the inspiration of the Grimm brothers that it wasn't offensive, even to the teenaged boys we had on our trip!

Tom and Sue

07-29-2009, 05:19 PM

My wife and I, and a couple from the Chicago area will be joining you on the trip. We all meet two years ago during an adults only trip to Italy. We found it very enjoyable. There were no characters or abundance of Disney hype.

1whooper

07-29-2009, 07:40 PM

My Dh and daughter(from Chicago) and I will also be on the tour. Two other couples from our Italy tour last year are also going!! It should be a great time!!

JAZBO2

07-30-2009, 06:04 AM

:banana: That will be great to meet all of you. We are Jim and Rita, and live in Bartlett, Illinois. We have been looking forward to visiting Germany ever since we had a German exchange student live here when our sons were in High School. We are going to Frankfort a day early, and staying in Munich and extra day after. Our exchange student lives in Munich. We cant wait to see the castles, and I cant wait to try some of that sausage!

1whooper

07-30-2009, 07:35 AM

We are Debbie and Bernie from the Philadelphia area. My daughter is 25 and I hope there are other young adults on the tour. She is from Chicago and we are all arriving the day of the tour. Lufthansa is the airline for all of us. Looking forward to meeting everyone. We all have direct flights, which is good. However, my DH would rather be in 1st class and not coach!!

JAZBO2

07-30-2009, 10:42 AM

My wife and I got the last 2 reservations for this year. We were glad because we didn't even consider a PLAN B, if we couldn't have gotten this trip. My wife is trying to learn a little German. I just want to learn how to say: Gibt es mehr Wurst.

disneytraveler

08-01-2009, 04:14 PM

:goodvibes I wil see you on the tour.

Amy

08-04-2009, 08:05 PM

Sorry to barge in, but my DH and I are hoping to visit Germany next fall (prob. on an adults only tour), and I'm interested in the ABD tour and whether you all think it's worth it. I assume you checked other tour companies before deciding on ABD? What made you decide on ABD rather than some other tour company?

I'm anxious to read your trips reports when you get back. Have a great trip!

JAZBO2

08-05-2009, 11:24 AM

The choice was purely my wife's decision. The cities we are visiting are exactly the ones she wants to see and the price was right. We know Disney's quality, so we went with it. We are tacking on a extra day before and after, so we will see a couple things not included on the tour, and also visit a friend in Munich. We originally were going for a "see the castles from the river" boat trip, but that did not end in Munich.:banana:

Tom and Sue

08-05-2009, 06:15 PM

Does anyone know the number of people in the group? On our trip to Italy two years ago there were 26 and that was perfect.

disneytraveler

08-09-2009, 06:34 AM

I should be receiving the ABD package very soon. Has anyone received it?

Tom and Sue

08-09-2009, 02:52 PM

Not yet. I would expect it should arrive sometime next week.

I was reviewing the itinerary today, we have the afternoon off on Day Four in Trendelburg. On the map, it looks like the boondocks, does anyone know if there is anything obvious to do?

disneytraveler

08-09-2009, 06:08 PM

Its been years since i was in that area. One of the reasons for taking this tour is to go back and see it again plus experience what i missed. I remember going to Alsfeld and exploring there. I also went to Kassel. :cloud9:

beverly122007

08-11-2009, 07:52 PM

Hello my name is beverly n my husband is jimmy we are going on the trip in sept as well we will be in munich 4days early and then driving to heidelberg on our own i was wondering if anyone else plans on going to munich's octoberfest on our free night and if we might want to make a reservation at a tent

beverly122007

08-12-2009, 10:10 AM

Hello all just wanted to let everyone know i just found out there is 38 for our trip right now but will take up to 40

1whooper

08-13-2009, 02:48 PM

We received our ABD blue backpack, luggage tags, and trip booklet today for our Sept. 25th Germany trip!!

disneytraveler

08-13-2009, 03:51 PM

:confused3 Well there is one day left to the week.Maybe i will receive my package for the Germany trip then.

DoxiMom

08-13-2009, 10:06 PM

We just received our backpacks and info today, too!:banana: My dh (Clayton) and I can't wait to meet you all!

Angie:cheer2:

disneytraveler

08-14-2009, 04:55 AM

We just received our backpacks and info today, too!:banana: My dh (Clayton) and I can't wait to meet you all!

Angie:cheer2:

I received my yesterday also.:goodvibes
Steve

JAZBO2

08-14-2009, 11:17 AM

38 seems a bit large...... Do you think they might add an additional guide for that?

WeLoveABD

08-14-2009, 12:00 PM

We had close to that number in Italy and in China--and the two guides handled everything beautifully. (These trips are guide-driven, for sure!) I think you'll be in good hands with the two!

JAZBO2

08-14-2009, 12:25 PM

Excellent! I will take your word for it. It's our first ABD trip, so it will be new to us......:yay:

Tom and Sue

08-17-2009, 11:30 AM

Just found out from our bank that we needed to call to authorize use of our debit card at ATMs in Germany.

JAZBO2

08-19-2009, 09:14 PM

sayhello

08-19-2009, 09:18 PM

The wife stopped and picked up our package at the travel agaent. It had been sitting under her desk for a few days. Opened it at home and found the backpacks. They are OK, but have an oily smell to them. Did anyone elses have thia oily smell? There was a CARDBOARD memory box,and then a couple hand grips for the luggage. A cardboard countdown calendar, that is OK, I guess. Lastly was our book, that outlines the trip, but it's the "family" trip itinerary. I would have thought it would desribe the "adults only" trip. :confused3A lot of the trips, there's really no difference between the Adults-only itinerary and the "family" itinerary. On my SWS trip, the guides said the only difference was that with the kids, they had the Junior Adventurer's night, which we didn't have. Otherwise, they didn't do anything different.

Sayhello

JAZBO2

08-20-2009, 06:09 AM

It should still be fun. The ABD person, when asked what the difference was between the family trip and the adults only trip, had no idea at all. :sad2:

jjb52

08-20-2009, 09:42 PM

I did this trip in October, 2008 with 21 people-16 adults and 5 kids. I felt it was much more suited to adults. The history, churches, castles were not of interest to the kids plus lots of walking. The Stieff factory and the pretzel making were fun for all ages. Adults only trip=more chances to drink beer and not have to worry about your children. The fall colors were spectacular in early October. It is an amazing trip. I hope you have Michael as your Munich day guide-he was the best. We stayed in Munich an extra day and road the open air hop on/off bus out to the Olympic grounds, BMW headquarters and saw alot of the city in an afternoon. You could visits museums and see sites that your brief time with Disney did not cover there. I loved the castles we explored and stayed in and the stories and history that went with each day. This is a fabulous trip and I only hope my next trip to Ireland is as good-my expectations are very high.

Wicked Siamese

08-21-2009, 08:07 PM

I just returned from the Once Upon a Fairytale trip to Germany. The characters were all locals with a wealth of information, so actually quite entertaining. I would have preferred to take this trip without children though!

disneytraveler

08-31-2009, 04:48 PM

:cool1:Just 23 more days for me. I am going in a day earlier for the pre-stay .:cloud9:

WDWtraveler27

08-31-2009, 06:16 PM

why do most of you not have a signature or avatar? thats kinda weird and the first thought tht comes to my mind is Pedo Alert!

clarabelle

08-31-2009, 07:01 PM

I think maybe you posted on the wrong board
This is the Adventures by Disney board

sayhello

08-31-2009, 07:26 PM

I think maybe you posted on the wrong board
This is the Adventures by Disney boardI think it's worse than that, because most of the folks on this particular thread *don't* have avatars or signatures. I think they made an assumption based on the title "Germany-adults only QUESTION", and assumed the *question* was of an adult nature, rather than reading the posts, and seeing that they are discussing a Tour for ADULTS ONLY.

Sayhello

Tozzie

08-31-2009, 08:30 PM

why do most of you not have a signature or avatar? thats kinda weird and the first thought tht comes to my mind is Pedo Alert!

Why do you care?

JAZBO2

09-17-2009, 08:44 PM

THE TIME IS ALMOST HERE WHEN WE LEAVE! WE CAN'T WAIT TO MEET THE GROUP AND SEE SOME CASTLES!:banana:

disneytraveler

09-18-2009, 04:52 AM

THE TIME IS ALMOST HERE WHEN WE LEAVE! WE CAN'T WAIT TO MEET THE GROUP AND SEE SOME CASTLES!:banana:

:goodvibes I will be there a day earlier.I decided on this tour/adventure to do a pre-stay at Heidelburg.:)

JAZBO2

09-18-2009, 10:37 AM

We are going a day early too, and staying an extra day in Munich at the end.
So we we be at the Crowne Plaza the extra day. We are coming out of Ohare Airport.......

TDC Nala

09-18-2009, 12:22 PM

Apparently the only difference is that there are no kids, and no special "kids dinner night."

I have started considering the same tour for September 2010. The timing is good.

JAZBO2

09-18-2009, 03:15 PM

That is exactly what I was told. All of the "events" of the trip are the same, just no kids, and no movie night.popcorn::

redzinner

09-18-2009, 05:38 PM

That is exactly what I was told. All of the "events" of the trip are the same, just no kids, and no movie night.popcorn::

I've been on 2 Adult Only trips, Viva Italia and Emerald Isle. From what I can tell, having not been on any with children, is that the itineraries are the same except maybe an adult group 'night' for more adult beverages if desired and the attention (more like availability) of both guides all the time. Loved both of the trips.

1whooper

09-18-2009, 08:01 PM

Are you all packed!! Do you have any packing tips? I have started my packing.We will not arrive until Friday morning. Safe travels and see you soon!

disneytraveler

09-18-2009, 08:39 PM

Are you all packed!! Do you have any packing tips? I have started my packing.We will not arrive until Friday morning. Safe travels and see you soon!

Not all packed but getting close.:goodvibes

JAZBO2

09-19-2009, 07:40 AM

We are packing today. Each of us are wearing pants 2 times, so half as many pants as needed. We found that every hotel has a hair dryer, so my wife is thrilled that she doesn't need to pack that.

corvette23

09-20-2009, 01:57 PM

We are going a day early too, and staying an extra day in Munich at the end.
So we we be at the Crowne Plaza the extra day. We are coming out of Ohare Airport.......

We are leaving from Ohare on Wednesday on Lufthansa also.

JAZBO2

09-20-2009, 05:27 PM

Yep, the 10PM flight. We thought we would get there 1 day early, to catch up on the time......

JAZBO2

09-23-2009, 07:09 AM

FINISHING FINAL PACKING....THE LIM:yay::banana:O COMES AT 7PM TONIGHT. THIS TIME TOMORROW, WE BE IN FRANKFORT!

1whooper

09-23-2009, 07:14 AM

Safe travels! I leave tomorrow at 5:25 pm (Newark) and will be the tired but happy one on Friday morning!!

Tozzie

09-23-2009, 11:37 AM

I hope everyone has a great trip !!!!!

redzinner

09-23-2009, 12:11 PM

Safe travels! I leave tomorrow at 5:25 pm (Newark) and will be the tired but happy one on Friday morning!!

Have a great Adventure everyone! Hugs to all the Viva Italia mates Deb!

sayhello

09-23-2009, 02:57 PM

Have a WONDERFUL time!!!

Sayhello

1whooper

09-23-2009, 03:08 PM

Thanks Sally,
I will say Hello to the Italy group for you. Also, I will let you know about the trip when I get back.
Debbie

Diskidatheart

09-23-2009, 03:38 PM

Have a great adventure. Can't wait to hear about it when you return. My DW and have this trip high on our wish list.

disneytraveler

10-04-2009, 11:32 AM

:goodvibes:cloud9: The trip was wonderful!:wizard:

WeLoveABD

10-04-2009, 11:41 AM

sayhello

10-04-2009, 11:51 AM

:goodvibes:cloud9: The trip was wonderful!:wizard:Welcome back! Glad you trip was wonderful! Looking forward to a Trip Report if you do one!

Sayhello

2GirlsMama

10-04-2009, 12:43 PM

This is a trip we would love to take. I would love to read anything you want to share about your trip.

So glad you had a great time. :)

disneytraveler

10-04-2009, 02:15 PM

I will try to get a report up within a week. I am not sure about photos yet because my cd player is not working on my computer.

disneytraveler

10-04-2009, 02:33 PM

Welcome back! We are looking forward to your trip report, if you choose to do one--and we hope you do! We are going at Christmas, and while I know the weather will be coooooold and itineary will be altered a bit, I'm very interested in who your guides were, if you did pre or post nights (and any suggestions for things to do on your own in Heidleberg and Munich), and tips re the hotels. Danke!

Our guides were Jennae and Marc.
I did do a pre-stay in Heidelberg. The Crown Plaza Hotel is walking distance of 5 to 10 minutes to the Hauptestrasse,the pedelstrian walking avenue. From there i walked down to the river .You can book river cruises there to up and down the river. I did not book any but that is something to do. On my pre-stay i went down the Hauptestrasse to the Holy Ghost Church. It has a walkway up the church steeple. I only made it up 80-90% of the way and looked out the windows to see a view of the town. Going down i injured my ankle and foot because of the foot nerve damage i have. The stairs are steep!
I tried to walk the Philosphers Way but my feet were still sore so i headed back to town to the Jesuit Church . In addition, i walked over to the Old Bridge with the Bridge Monkey .

disneytraveler

10-04-2009, 02:41 PM

:teacher:Wear good walking shoes -Haupte Strasse is cobble stone and so is
Rothenberg. I wore sneakers but then changed to a good pair of shoes and it made walking for me better. Maybe differrent for each person. I was able to walk up and down all the castle stairways with no problem wearing shoes. The stairways were not as steep as the church steeple steps.

WeLoveABD

10-05-2009, 11:08 AM

Our guides were Jennae and Marc.
I did do a pre-stay in Heidelberg. The Crown Plaza Hotel is walking distance of 5 to 10 minutes to the Hauptestrasse,the pedelstrian walking avenue. From there i walked down to the river .You can book river cruises there to up and down the river. I did not book any but that is something to do. On my pre-stay i went down the Hauptestrasse to the Holy Ghost Church. It has a walkway up the church steeple. I only made it up 80-90% of the way and looked out the windows to see a view of the town. Going down i injured my ankle and foot because of the foot nerve damage i have. The stairs are steep!
I tried to walk the Philosphers Way but my feet were still sore so i headed back to town to the Jesuit Church . In addition, i walked over to the Old Bridge with the Bridge Monkey .

Thanks! We definately will be bringing good walking shoes (well, boots given the winter weather!), plus lots of hand warmers, gloves and the usually assortment of winter wear and layers layers layers. The ABD folks told me that one of the guides will be Jennae. I know you were there in late September--were the Oktoberfests starting up yet?

redzinner

10-05-2009, 11:17 AM

Thanks! We definately will be bringing good walking shoes (well, boots given the winter weather!), plus lots of hand warmers, gloves and the usually assortment of winter wear and layers layers layers. The ABD folks told me that one of the guides will be Jennae. I know you were there in late September--were the Oktoberfests starting up yet?

Has Jennae been a guide on any other of your AbD trips, WeLoveABD?

disneytraveler

10-05-2009, 12:04 PM

Thanks! We definately will be bringing good walking shoes (well, boots given the winter weather!), plus lots of hand warmers, gloves and the usually assortment of winter wear and layers layers layers. The ABD folks told me that one of the guides will be Jennae. I know you were there in late September--were the Oktoberfests starting up yet?

The Oktoberfest was starting up. Alot of the people on the tour went to check it out. Some were able to find a seat .:goodvibes